Dropsite Massacre receives a Black Library paperback release

John French's account of the Isstvan V betrayal returns in paperback, with preorders open October 3.

John French's Dropsite Massacre joins the paperback preorders opened in Games Workshop's October 3 Black Library announcement. This is a format milestone for an existing Horus Heresy novel. The publisher's original novel feature describes an expanded account of the Isstvan V betrayal. It follows loyalist forces

dispatched by Rogal Dorn and Malcador, alongside perspectives involving Maloghurst, Kharn, Castrmen Orth and Kaedes Nex. Official October 3 preorder announcement. Headline image: official Games Workshop cover artwork.

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